Prominent Californian Girl Murdered Believed by Police
Sacramento May 29. Virginia Johnson 19 daughter of state treasurer and gubernatorial candidate was found burned to death in a city apartment garage. Police said kerosene fueled the blaze. a brick with hair, a fingerprints bottle and a half filled jar of kerosene were found as clues. Mrs. Mahoney found the smouldering body as companions watched a smoky pile in the garage.
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Sacramento
Calif
Virginia Johnson
Charles G. Johnson
Miss Johnson
C. E. Mahoney
George Fitzgerald
J. A. Johnson
Oscar Johnson
Woman Aids In Dillinger Search
Beth Green, who admitted harboring John Dillinger before a St Paul court, has been aiding Federal agents in Chicago for a week to locate the Indiana outlaw. The federal government enlisted her help as part of the hunt for Dillinger.
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Chicago
John Dillinger
Beth Green
St. Paul
Dillinger
Abandoned car found on West Bridge street
Police discovered an apparently abandoned car on West Bridge street last evening. It was later turned over to its owner G E Beynon of 618 Cleve avenue Canton Ohio.
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West Bridge Street
G. E. Beynon
Cleve Avenue
Canton
Ohio
Miami University to hold 5th graduation exercises
Mor ris Albert Linton of Philadelphia will be principal speaker at the 5th Miami University graduation on June 11. A class of 425, the largest in the school's history, will receive degrees. The Baccalaureate sermon on Sunday, June 10, will be given by Rev. George Arthur Buttrick of Madison Avenue Presbyterian Church in New York City.
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Oxford
Morris Albert Linton
Insurance Company
Philadelphia
Miami University
George Arthur Buttrick
Madison Avenue Presbyterian Church
New York City
Bound over to grand jury on reckless driving charges
William C. Clark of Oberlin road near Oberlin was bound to the grand jury under $200 bond on a reckless driving charge after arraignment before Justice Joseph Petro on a warrant sworn by J. H. Bell. Clark pleaded not guilty and was arrested after an automobile collision at Whiskeyville over a week ago. The sheriff issued a reminder to cyclists to use tail lights or reflectors at night citing numerous motorist reports of unsafe riding. Final meeting announced for Freshman Y Club at the M C A, a stag event with gym and swimming planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wiliam C. Clark
Oberlin Road
Oberlin
Joseph Petro
J. H. Bell
Clark
Whiskeyville
Clarence W. Dick
Local Elyria Retail Code Complaints Process Explained
The Elyria Retail Code Authority explains unsigned complaints about NRA retail code violations must be filed on official forms and sent to the state director in Cleveland. The system hides complainant names to protect employees, ensuring reports reach state review while local investigators receive copies for action.
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NRA
Retail Code Authority
Earl D. Bacon
Bulkley Building
Cleveland
Elvrians
Elyria
Local Code Authority
Court actions in Lorain area divorces and injury suit
Edith Crisp sues for divorce from Raymond Crisp on gross neglect and extreme cruelty in common pleas court. Minnie Anthony seeks divorce from John Anthony on extreme cruelty. Earti Fries sues Nickel Plate Railroad for 5000 dollars for injuries from a defective crossing. February 14 accident. Robert Knapp of Lorain given two year probation after pleading guilty to non-support, $3 weekly child support. Frank Garabiy granted divorce from Helen Garabuy for wilful absence. Katie Dubena granted divorce from Joseph Dubena for gross neglect. All before Judge W B Thompson.
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Edith Crisp
Raymond E. Crisp
Common Pleas
Earti Fries
Nickel Plate Railroad
Lorain
Robert Knapp
W. B. Thompson
Frank Garabiy
Helen Garabuy
Katie Tubena
Joseph Dubena
3 600 Acre Marsh Near Norwalk Ablaze
The Celeryville marsh fire raged today across 3600 acres near Norwalk as winds carried smoke to Sandusky. Fire brigades formed quickly and farmers said only a flood could stop the blaze, feared to exceed the 1928 loss of 150000 dollars after 500 acres burned.
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Norwalk
Celeryville
Sandusky
Heifer Found Dead In Field Near Transmission Line
Herman Shuster of R D 4 Wellington reported the death of a heifer valued at 100 found on his farm near an electric transmission line. The missing animal, gone about two weeks, was found decomposed with the head split. Deputy Sheriff Gerald Lau called Dr. N B Backus who suspected natural causes and that head damage came from summer heat.
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Herman Shuster
R. D
Wellington
Sheriff's Department
Gerald Lau
N. BD. Backus
Lorain Men Held On Serious Charge
Lorain residents Joe Czebak and Stanley Hribar were bound over to the grand jury on assault with intent to rape charges after arraignment before Mayor W. H. Vanoster in police court. Bond set at 5000 each. Alleged interference with 16 year old Maudlean Johnson prompted warrants sworn by Adelbert Johnson. Attorney Joseph Ujhelyi represented Czebak. discharge motion denied.
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Joe Czebak
East 30Th Street
Stanley Hribar
East Sith Street
Lorain
Grand
W. H. Vanoster
Deaths and Funeral Services for Maureen Blaine and Susan Liga
Miss Maureen Blaine 26 of the wood died from injuries in a Lake road motor accident Avon Lake early Sunday. Funeral 9:30 Wednesday from St Rose’s Lakewood with burial at St. Mary’s Elyria, aunt Mrs William Hearne listed among survivors. Susan Liga 63 of 35356 Vulcan Street died at home. She leaves husband Michael. Funeral arrangements are incomplete.
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Maureen Blaine
Hewood
Lake Road
Avon Lake
St. Rose’s Church
Lakewood
St. Mary's Cemetery
Elyria
Yasterday
William Hearne
Ohio Street
Susan Liga
Vulcan Street
Michael
Rear Admiral Hughes Dies After Long Naval Career
Rear Admiral Charles F. Hughes, 98, former chief of naval operations and once commander of the battle fleet, died after a two month illness. A Maine native, he served 46 years, fought with Dewey at Manila, commanded a cruiser at Vera Cruz, and led battleship New York with the British Grand Fleet in World War I.
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Washington
Charles F. Hughes
Hughes
Maine
Dewey
Manila Bar
Vera Cruz
General Board of Navy
Grand Fleet
North Sea
New York
France May Make Payment On Debt to United States
Paris may partially pay the 495 million dollar June 15 war debt installment to the United States. A cabinet debate was under way to decide next week, with Premier Doumergue and ministers Germaine Martin Pietri and Barthon favoring some payment to avoid a full precedent.
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United Press
Paris
France
United States
Gaston Douamnergur
Lonia Germaine Martin
Francois Pietri
Louis Barthon
Memorial Day Exercises at Oberlin announced
Oberlin to hold Memorial Day observances with a dawn parade at 9 30 am led by E G Dick of United Spanish War Veterans. Local posts and groups including Henry Lincoln Post Grand Army of the Republic Women’s Relief Corps Daughters of the American Revolution American Legion and auxiliaries will participate. If rain the ceremony moves to the First Methodist church.
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Grand Army of the Republic
Women's Relief Corps
Henry Lincoln
College Street
Soldiers Monument
C. R. Comings
United Spanish War Veterans
J. F. Miskovsky
Karl Wilson Locke
American Legion
General Logan
American Legion Auxiliary
Oberlin High School
First Methodist
Legion
Inolp
Realtors View Revival In Elyria Lorain Board
Realtors in Elyria Lorain County say real estate activity is reviving, voiced by members at the first board meeting since last August. A J Lehman was elected president, R B Griswold reelected secretary treasurer, and Carl F Wolf as vice president. The group plans a membership drive and more outside speakers to boost active operations and regular meetings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elysia
Lorain County
Elytla-Lorain County
A. J. Lehman
Elyria
R. B. Griswold
Carl F. Wolf
Lehman
State Briefs from Galion to Columbus
May 29 Mt Gilead postmaster H Triffith resigns effective May 31. Mar 22 Portsmouth State Rep Adam F announces Democratic bid for Sixth District Congress. Hillsboro Yorkville May 23 Wheeling Steel plant operates all 24 mills, employs 1,200. May 23 Ohio highway safety April shows 115 accidents among 12,917 workers. div No 6 and div No 10 each report 16 accidents, highest totals.
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Galionx
H. ©. Triffith
Mt. Gilead
Portsmouth
Adam F Today
Congress
James G. Polk
Hillsboro
Yorkville
Wheeling Steel Corporation
Columbus
State Highway Department
Delaware
Fayette
Franklin
Madison
Marion
Morrow
Pickaway
Union
Athens
Gailla
Hocking
Meigs
Monto
Morgan
Nobbis
Vinton
Washington
County to Buy 4000 Gallons of Emulsion for Highways
County commissioners yesterday authorized the purchase of 4000 gallons of summer emulsion at a cost not to exceed 8564 for use on county highways. The emulsion is to be purchased from United Products Company of Akron.
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B& Con
United Products Company of
Akron
Illness Is Fatal To Elmer Owens
Elmer Owens, 60, died early yesterday after a months long illness. He is survived by his wife Rosanna and several children. He was a brother of Mrs. Sarah Jenkins of Obertin. Funeral arrangements have not been completed.
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Elmer Owens
Rosanna
Sarah Jenkins
Obertin
Early Oberlin Days Reviewed by Speakers
Professor Robert Fletcher of Oberlin College led a session for the Oberlin Exchange Club recalling Oberlin life through excerpts from letters diaries and records. Dr Colegrove and colleagues planned a trip to Wolfe Island on the Canadian side for a few days leaving tonight.
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Oberlin
Robert 5. Fletcher
Oberlin College
Oberlin Inn
Fle
FP. C. Colegrove
Dr. Carrick
P. H. Obly
Relief Office Staffing And Programs Detail
The county relief office employs 35 people including director M A Houghton. Ten case workers handle about 134 families each, with a state cap of 125 families per worker. April saw 15 men on 36 Federal Work Relief projects, 225 later moved to private jobs. Staff manage payroll and project supervision across 34 projects while adding rural rehabilitation and subsistence garden programs. The office moved to the Masonic Temple December 15, with four rooms at 56 monthly rent. About 1,000 service cases receive nonrelief counseling.
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M. A. Houghton
State Relief Commission
County Relief Commission
Direct Relief Department
Women's Department
Rural Recovery Department
CWA
Masonic Temple
Haa
Fine Suspended In Liquor Case By Justice Petro
Vincenzo Romeo of 1415 Bast avonne was fined $100 and court costs suspended after conviction for selling liquor without a state permit. The sentence, delivered by Justice Petro with prosecutor approval, cited technicality and Romeos good character. A janitress testified the liquor was sold in his absence from the establishment.
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Vincenzo Romeo
Bastavonne
Joseph
Petro
Romeo
Frank E. Stevens
Romeo's Place
General strike widens as workers press wage and recognition
A mass meeting of strikers voted to continue the fight for a per cent wage increase union recognition and seniority rights. Mediation efforts were rebuffed by company officials and the Auto-Lite Council. The council refused to approve strike breakers' dismissal and reemployment without prejudice. Taft to reassess today as Toledo unions prepare for a general strike.
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Auto-Lite Council
Taft
Oliver Myers
Electrical Workers Union
Toledo
2 P. M Parade Honors Civil War Veterans in Elyria
The ER TWO article recalls memory of comrades from Lincoln era and outlines tomorrow s parade in Elyria with Commander Abbey leading the march from West Avenue and Broad Street to Ridgelawn Cemetery. Police Chief Stankard, the Elyria High School Band, and various veteran groups will escort the G A R members and carry disabled veterans and nurses. Scott Wehe of Columbus will speak at the cemetery tribute marking Civil War Spanish American and World War veterans.
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Abraham Lincoln
Elyria
Ridgelawn Cemetery
West Avenue
Broad Street
Broad
Washington Avenue
Abbey
E. J. Stankard
City Police
Elyria High School
145Th Infantry
U. S. Army Reserve
Reserve Corps
Women's Relief Corps
Spanish War Veterans and Auxiliary
Holy Cross
Roosevelt
Veterans of Foreign , Wars
American Legion Post No. 12
Sons of Union
Relief Corps
Yast
Scott Wehe
Columbus
Relief Agency Faces Weekly Load and Budget Pressures
The organization must be ready on short notice to increase relief load without disturbing ongoing projects. Under CWA the local department disbursed about $30,000 in wages monthly with an estimated $4,600 in administrative costs. Local officials have repeatedly commended the office for its ready and competent handling of relief.
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CWA
Cleveland Market Report and Local Livestock Prices
Market summaries from Cleveland including steady butter and poultry values, varied fowl and Leghorn prices, and Florida Idaho fruit sack rates. Cleveland livestock totals show cattle, calves, sheep, hogs with price ranges, plus Toledo grain quotes for corn, wheat, oats and flour. Also notes Wooster egg auction results and farmers market offerings like asparagus cucumbers lettuce and peppers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Leghorn
Florida
Idaho
Pitta Best
Cleveland Grain and Hay Exchange
Henriettta Ent er tains W C T U in Henrietta
In Henrietta Ohio on May 29 Mrs Earl Munn hosted a W C T U gathering with a program featuring readings by Miss Idella Munn and Mrs John Hostettler, musical selections, and a talk by Mrs A L Hill. Refreshments followed for numerous members and guests. America’s Young Farmers met at the Knoble home May 23 with plans for June 4. The Ladies Aid Society of the Evangelical church met at the former’s home with devotionals by Rev I H Amore and luncheon plans for the Alumni banquet on June 23. Miss Rose Yicha and a first/second grade teacher will summer at White Sulphur Springs WV to teach German. Mrs Richard Sanders attended a birthday party for sister Mrs Oscar Zelse in Lorain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. C. T. U. Henrietta
Earl Munn
Idella Munn
John Hostettler
Kaetzel
C. H. Currier
A. L
Knoble Home
Lawrence Knoble
Dan Knobis
Ladies’ Aid Society
The
Evangelical Church
Chauncey Currier
Harold Coates
Earl Kendeigh
Ralph McDowell
Rex Lees
George Minor
George Webber
Ernest Lamvermyer
Charles Cook
C. C. Sanders
Anna Buchs
Ernest Buchs
Fred Twining
Harvey Heyman
H. Amore
Robert
Jane Kendeigh
Rose Yicha
White Sulphur Springs
West Virginia
Richard Sanders
Oscar Zelse
Lorain
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Italy
West Argo
Sederis
City Cab
Brown Hotel
Reek Rea Eee
Minnie Anthony
John Anthony
Eisra
ACME
Ony
Vdonnell Paint & Wall Paper Co
Orto Court Street
Blaine Feneral
Rone
North Pleasant Street
Esther Alfsen
Louis Bliss
Phons
Pleasant St
Memorial OY
Llness
Wooster
Wooster, C
Henrietta
Grafton Rd
Mathew Zechman
ILE
Rose-O-Cuba
Tampello Cigars
Second Street
Travelers Insurance Co
H.R. Rorick Agency
H. R. Rorick
M. H. Crowder
Elyria Savings & Trust
Elyria Fair Grounds
Elyria Drum and Bugle Corps
American Legion Post
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